Microsoft 365 Test Lead, Collaboration Platforms & Integrated Release Management

We are seeking a Microsoft 365 Test Lead, Collaboration Platforms & Integrated Release Management to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in automation testing, Microsoft 365 collaboration services, and integrated release validation and a proven ability to coordinate cross-functional end-to-end testing and ensure production-ready platform changes., * Lead integrated testing for Microsoft 365 platform changes within enterprise release processes.

• Define, coordinate, execute, and report on end-to-end test activities across Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Exchange Online, Copilot, Entra ID, and Purview.
• Review engineering requirements, release documentation, and test plans to determine scope and impact.
• Coordinate testing across engineering teams, service owners, infrastructure, and business stakeholders.
• Identify testing gaps, risks, and dependencies and drive timely resolution and escalation as needed.
• Create, maintain, and execute test plans, cases, and regression suites. Manage activities in Octane or similar tools.
• Upload evidence and results. Validate functionality, integrations, compliance controls, and user experience.
• Lead daily and scheduled regression testing and keep scripts current with platform changes.
• Socialize findings, spikes, defects, and risks with engineering and release partners.
• Support and maintain Microsoft 365 testing environments, including lab refresh and readiness activities.
• Coordinate provisioning and maintenance of test accounts, tenants, compute endpoints, browsers, networks, and lower-lane environments.
• Identify opportunities to modernize testing infrastructure and improve efficiency.

• 5+ years in software testing, platform validation, quality assurance, or release management.
• Hands-on automation testing with Selenium and related frameworks.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 services in enterprise settings, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Entra ID, and Purview.
• Proficiency with test management tools such as Micro Focus ALM/Octane or Jira, including defect and regression management.
• Experience managing testing environments, lab infrastructure, and release validation processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills with ability to operate independently across multiple workstreams.

Preferred Skills:

• Background in financial services or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of Teams administration and collaboration operations, including Purview and Vantage retention and governance.
• Experience validating Microsoft Copilot features and controls.
• Understanding of identity and access management concepts within Entra ID.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, integrated release management, and test optimization initiatives.

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.